How severe is CVE-2015-2771?

CVE-2015-2771 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2771 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2771?

CVE-2015-2771 primarily affects Websense Triton Ap Email. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2771?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-2771 published?

CVE-2015-2771 was published on 2015-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2771

CVE-2015-2771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Triton Ap Email with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Websense Triton Ap Email
Published: 2015-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Mail Server in Websense TRITON AP-EMAIL and V-Series appliances before 8.0.0 uses plaintext credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2771?: The Mail Server in Websense TRITON AP-EMAIL and V-Series appliances before 8.0.0 uses plaintext credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-2771?: CVE-2015-2771 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2771 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2771?: CVE-2015-2771 primarily affects Websense Triton Ap Email. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2771?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2771 published?: CVE-2015-2771 was published on 2015-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:websense:triton_ap_email:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:v-series_appliances:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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